University of Geneva

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   The short answer

   The University of Geneva is a public research university in Geneva, Switzerland, and it suits applicants who want a large university with a substantial international student body. It is a strong fit if you are looking for a broad research environment in a Swiss city with many international students.

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   What you can study

   The university is a public research university, but no subject-area or programme list is published in the facts available here. Check the official university website for the current programme catalogue before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the entry requirements for their chosen programme on the official website. If you are applying from abroad, check language requirements, document deadlines, and whether your previous qualifications are accepted for your programme.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at CHF 900 to CHF 1,000. Living costs in Geneva can be significant, so you should budget separately for housing, transport, food, and health insurance, and confirm the current tuition and any additional charges with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 8,000 international students, which suggests an established international environment. The language of instruction is not specified here, so confirm it for your programme, along with visa requirements, health insurance rules, accommodation options, and whether your documents need translation or legalization before you apply.

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   How it compares

   There are 80 universities in Switzerland, and the University of Geneva stands out as one of the country’s larger institutions with 20,000 students. Its international student count and research-university status make it a clear option for applicants who want a sizeable public university in a major Swiss city rather than a smaller specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.